The Old World and New World Virginia come together in a
sensual embrace that is the 2010 Gabriel Archer. A beautifully balanced wine offering layers
of blackberry, raspberry, currants, figs, dates, plums, and prunes. Embraced in these layers of fruit are some
cocoa, truffles, olives and a bit of leather/suede which enhances the fruit
aspect. There is also a floral character
that sneaks into the embrace contributing to the many layers. The tannins and oak are wonderfully
integrated and offer a long finish.
Additionally on the finish there is a sweet fruit sensation that carries
the weight of the wine beautifully. This
is my favorite Gabriel Archer to date.